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The Florida Center for Early Childhood launches Wonder Gala


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 8:00 a.m. December 8, 2024
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What: Wonder Gala

Benefiting: The Florida Center for Early Childhood

When: Dec. 6

Where: The Ora


Event Chair Sandy Humenik with Event Co-Chairs Alex Zimmerman and Gretchen Bauer
Event Chair Sandy Humenik with Event Co-Chairs Alex Zimmerman and Gretchen Bauer
Photo by Lori Sax
Board of directors Jeffrey Woodin, Rochelle Curley, with Florida Center's CEO Kristie Skoglund, Sarrah Swasey, Eddie Perez-Ruberte, Chief Philanthropy Officer Kate Reed and Neal Horen
Board of directors Jeffrey Woodin, Rochelle Curley, with Florida Center's CEO Kristie Skoglund, Sarrah Swasey, Eddie Perez-Ruberte, Chief Philanthropy Officer Kate Reed and Neal Horen
Eddie Perez-Ruberte, Mirna Perez and Mirna Ruberte
Eddie Perez-Ruberte, Mirna Perez and Mirna Ruberte
Photo by Lori Sax
Denise and Eldi Deschamps and Patty and Greg Janssen
Denise and Eldi Deschamps and Patty and Greg Janssen
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Rochelle and August Curley
Rochelle and August Curley
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Kraig and Gloria Koach , Amy McGowan and Katherine Carr
Kraig and Gloria Koach , Amy McGowan and Katherine Carr
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Alvin Samara and Emelyn Reyes
Alvin Samara and Emelyn Reyes
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Donna Kaufman and Matt Snesavage
Donna Kaufman and Matt Snesavage
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Eric and Sarah Massey
Eric and Sarah Massey
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Joni and Ron Berrettini with Sandy Humenik
Joni and Ron Berrettini with Sandy Humenik
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Marion and Joe Lieb
Marion and Joe Lieb
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Angie and Meghan DeLong with Arianne and Kevin Robins
Angie and Meghan DeLong with Arianne and Kevin Robins
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Kelsey and Steve Schwartz with Janine and Michael Schwartz
Kelsey and Steve Schwartz with Janine and Michael Schwartz
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Laura Coyle and Margie Sutcuoglu
Laura Coyle and Margie Sutcuoglu
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Tim and Julie Doran
Tim and Julie Doran
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Pam and Tom Field
Pam and Tom Field
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M.J. and Neal Horen
M.J. and Neal Horen
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Valerie Jones and Toni Sexton
Valerie Jones and Toni Sexton
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Larry and Jennifer Cuervo
Larry and Jennifer Cuervo
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Laura and John Leeming
Laura and John Leeming
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Lee En-Chung and Rochelle Curley
Lee En-Chung and Rochelle Curley
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Ross and Olivia Koller
Ross and Olivia Koller
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Reid Buchanan and April Lee
Reid Buchanan and April Lee
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Dianna Henderson and Rich Fembleaux
Dianna Henderson and Rich Fembleaux
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John Ewens and Tom Waters
John Ewens and Tom Waters
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